2011 Giga Final Results

2011 Northern Gigafinal results are online here http://www.ukchesschallenge.com/Gigafinal%20Results2011.htm

look for Julien (U10 Boys Group A), Leo (U10 Boys Group B) and Jamie (U11 Boys Group A). Well done all.

Was anybody else there ?

The Chess Ladder Returns

We have restarted the chess ladder this week so it is a race to get to the top. Why not come along and challenge someone next time? Sue and Bob

Rugby Schools Chess Championships - u-14s and u-18s

Image CC Irodman from Flickr

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED
(competitors have been contacted)
The date and location of the 2011 seniors tournament (i.e. the tournament for puils in secondary schools) has been confirmed. The date is Sunday 5 June and the location is Lawrence Sheriff School, Sixth Form Centre. First game starts at 10am and we expect to finish by 4.45pm after prizegiving.
ENTRY FEE £5
Download entry form here - note deadline is Friday, 3rd June, 12 noon
Download poster and publicise the tournament
How to get to Lawrence Sheriff School by car (from LSS website).
Bus routes - note that several stop outside the school.
If you have any queries please email rugbyjuniorchess@gmail.com
Note that clocks will be used. If you have not used a clock previously then please review this information. Note that the clocks will be set up for you and that there are 25 mins per player per round.

This event is open to all secondary school pupils/college students who live, attend school/college in the Rugby area or play at Rugby Juniors Chess Club.  Players from the surrounding area are also welcome so spread the word!

Rugby Schools Chess Tournament U-11s and U-9s

Message on behalf of Bob and Sue:

The Schools Chess Tournament is happening later this year that usual and is taking a slightly different form this year.

The location is Northlands School, the date is 15 May and this will be under 11s and under 9 age groups only. Note that these ages refer to the age you were in August. So if you are in Year 6 or under you can play in the under 11s and in Year 4 and under you can play in the under 9s.

Links are provided below to:

* individual application form (please return by 12 May)
* poster (please display one where you think young chess players might notice)
* school summary entry form (for school club organisers only).

NOTE: If you are looking for the under 14s and under 18s tournament that information will be along shortly. This will be a separate event in 2011 and is likely to take place on 5th June.

UK chess challenge

At our next meeting on the 21st March we will aim for each player to play two championship games as part of the UK chess challenge. We are looking forward to sending representatives from Rugby Junior Chess Club to the Megafinals in May. For more information google UK chess challenge.

Congratulations to Jamie Kearney

Well done to Jamie for winning two of his matches are the Warwickshire Open Chess Congress on the 12th and 13th February. Everyone at Rugby Chess Club is proud of you Jamie!

Next Meeting Monday 21st February

Although it is the school holidays in Rugby we will still be meeting at the Workers Club on 21st February.

We will start at 7pm with some coaching from Bob Wildig.

At 7:30pm we will continue with the UK chess challenge and ladder matches.

Hope to see you there,

Sue and Bob